WE THE ANIMALS is an extraordinary dreamlike riff on the coming-of-age drama that makes it new. I spoke to director Jeremiah Zagar about how he took that same approach to the sports underdog story for #HUSTLE, and why he turned down Adam Sandler at first: https://t.co/Bsp0c5cdJk
Since HUSTLE is now out in Netflix, this is a good time to remind everyone to watch WE THE ANIMALS, Jeremiah Zagar’s vivid, entrancing, and tender first fiction film based on Justin Torres’ queer coming-of-age novel. It’s on Netflix.
@Srirachachau Easily, yes. Been keeping my eye on Jeremiah Zagar since he made We The Animals, which is one of my favorite films from 2018. Dude’s got a bright career ahead of him.
Thoughts on Hustle:
1. Jeremiah Zagar has such natural filmmaking talent that he’s just as well suited to an inspirational sports movie as a psychologically fraught queer coming of age drama like We the Animals
Hollywood has given us stories about Latinos, but few specifically focused on those who are American-born or -raised. But such films are worth seeking out. That is why @carlos_film has put together a list of must-watch films centered on American Latinos. https://t.co/ydPPqXEr7S
“The joys and fears of childhood are wonderfully evoked in this intense and painterly drama from Jeremiah Zagar.” ★★★★ – Irish Independent
We the Animals is out now
https://t.co/5jVsy2iw8X
Now playing in cinemas across the UK: the latest film to receive BFI FAN New Releases support, the acclaimed coming-of-age story We the Animals. Find a screening near you > https://t.co/KWeZLOW1J2